Watson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 · Marion County Schools
#272 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#29426 of 50,301 nationally
About Watson Elementary School
Watson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Fairmont, in the Marion County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 383 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 272nd of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (51th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 383.
There are 8 schools in Fairmont; Watson Elementary School ranks 6th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Watson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Watson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East Fairmont High School
Fairmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
725 students · 1.5 km away
Jayenne Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
310 students · 1.5 km away
West Fairmont Middle School
Fairmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
592 students · 1.6 km away
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Pleasant Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
179 students · 1.9 km away
Fairmont Senior High School
Fairmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
835 students · 2.0 km away
East Fairmont Middle School
Fairmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
647 students · 3.7 km away
East Park Elementary School
Fairmont · Public elementary · Grades K–4
321 students · 4.4 km away
Monongah Middle School
Monongah · Public middle · Grades 5–8
190 students · 4.4 km away
Barrackville Elementary/Middle School
Barrackville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students · 4.4 km away
White Hall Elementary School
White Hall · Public elementary · Grades K–4
184 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Kingwood Elementary
Kingwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
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Matewan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
384 students
Spring Hill Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Lubeck Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Philippi Elementary School
Philippi · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students
Southside Elementary
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Watson Elementary School a good school?
Watson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #272 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Watson Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Watson Elementary School ranks #272 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #29426 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Watson Elementary School?
Watson Elementary School had 383 students in 2025.
Is Watson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Watson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Watson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Watson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.